Mom of girl, 12, who died after drinking milkshake made in unwashed blender speaks out, says she grieves every day
- Mia Shay St Hilaire died in 2023 after drinking a milkshake contaminated with hazelnut.
- A coroner found hazelnut residue in an unwashed blender at a London cafe.
- Her parents are urging U.K. officials to introduce allergy safety ratings for food businesses.
In 2023, Mia Shay St Hilaire, who had a tree nut allergy, died after drinking a milkshake cross-contaminated by hazelnut residue in an unwashed blender at a London cafe. A coroner identified the residue, and Mia’s parents are calling on U.K. officials to create allergy safety ratings for food businesses.
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